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Hazardous materials and waste
We are certified with the state to regulate and inspect businesses and make sure hazardous materials and hazardous waste are managed safely.
Services
CUPA regulated programs
You need to register your business if you work with hazardous materials.
You need to register your business if you generate hazardous waste.
Register with the Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act (APSA) program if you store petroleum like oil or gas.
Get a permit to install and operate an underground storage tank holding hazardous materials.
You need a permit before you can install, repair, or modify a tank underground.
You need approval to temporarily or permanently close an underground storage tank that holds hazardous substances.
Other services
Register your business if you generate, treat, or transport medical waste.
We regulate businesses that service mobile chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) air conditioners.
What to do if you are concerned about asbestos in the building where you live or work.
Report a hazardous material or waste issue
Contact 311 to report an issue or health hazard. Contact 311Resources
Forms and information
Get information and find the right forms for your business to work with hazardous materials.
You fall under regulations if you generate a certain amount of medical waste each month or treat waste onsite.
Local and state resources
Health Code article covering handling hazardous materials and waste registration, storage tanks, and requirements.
Get information to manage and recycle hazardous wastes, mitigate sites, and find a permitted facility.
Submit information about your business to the statewide reporting system.
Learn how to safely dispose of contaminated materials after flooding.